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University of Utah ยท 6 hours ago

Assistant Professor (Lecturer) in Game Engineering

The University of Utah is seeking a non-tenure-track Assistant Professor (Lecturer) in Games, focusing on game engineering. The successful candidate will teach courses in the B.S. in Games and the Master's of Entertainment Arts & Engineering curriculum while contributing to university and professional service.

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Responsibilities

Teach in-person courses across the B.S. in Games and the Master's of Entertainment Arts & Engineering (MEAE) curriculum to students on the Salt Lake City Campus
Contribute to university and professional service, e.g. collaborative work to expand our curriculum, outreach to local industry and government partners, or recruitment efforts
Identify expertise in at least one area of Game Engineering
Provide evidence of contribution to creative works in interdisciplinary teams
Demonstrate commitment to the teaching and/or mentoring, especially with undergraduate and graduate students in lectures, seminars, and studio simulations

Qualification

Game EngineeringGameplay ProgrammingEngine ArchitectureReal-time RenderingArtificial IntelligenceTeaching ExperienceInterdisciplinary CollaborationCurriculum DevelopmentMentoring

Required

Hold a terminal degree in a games-related field with a focus on games engineering (e.g., Ph.D. in Computer Science or Informatics, MEAE engineering track)
Broad knowledge of the practical aspects of game development
Ability to identify expertise in at least one area of Game Engineering
Provide evidence of contribution to creative works in interdisciplinary teams
Demonstrate commitment to teaching and/or mentoring, especially with undergraduate and graduate students in lectures, seminars, and studio simulations
Contribute to university and professional service, e.g. collaborative work to expand our curriculum, outreach to local industry and government partners, or recruitment efforts

Preferred

Recent industry experience in the games industry or related fields

Company

University of Utah

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The University of Utah, located in Salt Lake City in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, is the flagship institution of higher learning in Utah.

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Leadership Team

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Allison Nicholson
Special Assistant to CFO
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Bruce Hunter
Interim Chief Innovation and Economic Engagement Officer
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